Cedar Knoll Hunting Lodge was founded in 1985 in the Lowcountry of South Carolina on Lakeview Plantation in a region generally considered by wildlife biologists to contain "the best deer habitat in the world". The owners, Hayward and Dona Simmons, would therefore have been able to maintain an abundant white-tailed deer population without any manipulation of the deer herd or habitat. However, the natural capacity of the habitat alone did not meet their objective of remaining profitable and being able "to provide the highest rate of hunter success on quality deer in the country".
As a result in 1985, they implemented a broad based habitat management program and an unlimited year-round supplemental feeding program designed to enhance all types of wildlife, especially white-tailed deer. Since that time Lakeview Plantation has evolved into one of the most intensively managed hunting properties in the Southeast.
The bottom line is that when the broad based habitat management program and unlimited year-round feeding program were combined with the incredible habitat, Hayward & Dona were able to maintain one of the highest documented concentrations of quality deer in the country (densities exceeding 200 deer per square mile), which in turn allows them to meet their goals.
They further insure the success of their clients by targeting prime hunting times with appropriate "rest periods" between hunts in order to provide the highest opportunity for success. As a result in 2007, Cedar Knoll customers experienced a success rate of well over 100% on bucks with a 70% success rate on bucks 2.5 years or older, averaging approximately 8 points and 15 inches in width.
In summary, the folks at Cedar Knoll take quality game management and providing their guests with a quality experience seriously and as alluded to above allow for "rest periods" between prime hunting periods to allow the animals to return to their normal routines. Come enjoy their warm Southern hospitality and an opportunity to relax in a unique setting.
Four Days (Sunday afternoon - Thursday morning) $1,850.00
Three Days (Thursday afternoon - Sunday morning) $1,550.00
Call 803-584-0689 for available dates!
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